VIETNAM TODAY

Asian markets swing on recession fears as inflation data looms

Most markets fluctuated in Asian trade Tuesday as traders grow increasingly fearful that more big interest rate hikes will tip economies into deep recessions, with the mood also darkened by the worsening Ukraine war and worries over China's outlook.

Water tanks and purifiers donated to Nghe An flood victims

The Tan A Dai Thanh Group has donated water tanks and purifiers worth VND200 million to flood victims in the central province of Nghe An.

Vietnam Airlines launches online check-in at Tuy Hoa airport

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has announced it will launch an online check-in service for passengers departing from Tuy Hoa airport in the south-central province of Phu Yen from October 11 to improve convenience.

More Hanoi-Lao Cai trains services

More trains linking Hanoi and the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai will be provided to meet the increasing travel demand to Sapa.

Vietnam named as host Miss Tourism World 2022 for first time

The nation has been officially confirmed as the host country of the upcoming Miss Tourism World 2022 beauty pageant.

Hanoi honours ten outstanding citizens

Ten outstanding citizens of Hanoi have been honoured for their extraordinary contributions to the capital city's development.

30-kilo python found in Son Tra Peninsula

A rare reticulated python weighing 30 kilos has been found wrapping and killing a monkey in Son Tra Peninsula in the central city of Danang.

Banking sector needs improved legal framework to speed up digital transformation

The banking sector was expecting amendments to the Law on Electronic Transactions would help remove bottlenecks and speed up the sector’s digital transformation progress.

Central region faces flooding and landslides

Many localities in the central region of Vietnam are struggling with flooding and landslides due to heavy rain.

Stronger regional cooperation proposed to reduce marine litter

Cooperation with regional partners will enable Vietnam to gain experiences from other countries in monitoring and assessing marine debris, said Dr. Nguyen Le Tuan, Director of the Vietnam Institute of Seas and Islands.

Additional 1,045 new Covid-19 infections confirmed on Monday

An additional 1,045 new Covid-19 infections were confirmed on Monday, raising the national tally to over 11.48 million, according to the Ministry of Health.

Rising tides serious flood Can Tho City

Many streets in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho were seriously flooded on Monday as tides on the Hau River peaked at 2.21 metres which is the highest this year.

Philippines signs SIM card registration law to combat scams

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos signed a law Monday requiring mobile users to provide personal details when buying a SIM card, a regulation aimed at combating text messaging fraud.

Poor mother seeks help to save ailing little daughter

A poor woman in the northern central province of Thanh Hoa is calling for support to save her little daughter who is facing biliary atresia.

Vietnam win two gold medals at 2022 Asian Weightlifting Championships

Vietnamese weightlifters have secured two gold and two silver medals at the 2022 Asian Weightlifting Championships which is being held in Bahrain from October 6 to 16.

Asian markets sink as US jobs data fan rate hike bets

Asian markets sank Monday as forecast-beating US jobs data fanned expectations for another big Federal Reserve interest rate hike, while traders are now focusing on an upcoming inflation report.

Vietnam works to protect rights of girl child

Vietnam has conducted numerous activities to respond to the International Day of the Girl Child 2022 (October 11), which is themed “Our time is now-our rights, our future”.

Rising inflation poses challenge to businesses

Vietnamese businesses are expected to face headwinds from inflation, tightening monetary policy and a growing cost-of-living crisis in many of the country’s export markets, experts have warned.

People queue to buy petrol amid serious shortages in HCM City

Many people had to queue for long hours on Sunday evening in HCM City as local petrol stations announced they would run out of fuel.

Eight tourist boats destroyed in Hoi An fire

At least three tourist boats and five speedboats were destroyed after catching fire at the Cua Dai Wharf in the central city of Hoi An early Monday morning.

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